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My car conked out - the oil light came on and foolishly I tried to get home

20 miles later sure enough a bang from the engine so I pulled over and got it towed back to the garage

They quoted me for a new engine but recommended another garage that would fit a reconditioned one

A bit of research later I found the engine for 280 so I rang the garage

It would cost 250 to fit the engine

The garage said not to buy the engine as they would take a look and repair it

I got it towed to the garage and for 480 they replaced the chain and cleaned the sump


The guy rang me today and said that on further inspection the engine had valve problems and I should ring back on Monday after he had talked to his boss

So what should I do?

I presume the repair is going to be more than fitting the replacement engine

I know nothing about cars as you might have guessed

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Re: Advice please

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Update

Anyway I rang the 1st garage that recommended garage b (the 1st garage is a national chain)

The guy said that the bill shouldn't be more than the original quote

Asking around this type of situation is not unusual

Once they've got the car and done some work then often extra faults appear

I feel naive but what can you do without the car skills

:x

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